How many grains of powder are in a CVA Optima?
CVA recommends a minimum of 50 grains, by volume, of blackpowder or blackpowder substitute in your . 45 or . 50 caliber muzzleloader.
How far can a CVA Optima V2 shoot?
“Question: Carlos, you’ve mentioned that you can shoot 1-inch groups at 200 yards with a CVA Accura. You’ve also mentioned that you can shoot groups tighter than 1 inch at 100 yards with the Accura.
What happens if you put too much powder in a muzzleloader?
Putting more powder often produces more recoil but not additional velocity. A hunter once prepared a huge overload in a muzzleloading shotgun, taking up a full third of the bore. The gun actually held, but the barrel/receiver blew out of the stock, crushing the man’s orbital bone.
What is the order for loading a muzzleloader?
After you make sure the gun is unloaded and free of oil, measure powder charge into a powder measure. Pour measured powder down barrel. Place patch and ball on muzzle. Push ball into barrel with starter.
What is the best bullet for CVA Optima?
In fact, the 250gr PowerBelt AeroLite is by far the most accurate muzzleloader bullet I’ve ever shot out of my CVA Wolf and CVA Optima. These bullets also offer absolutely devastating terminal performance on deer sized game.
Is the CVA Wolf any good?
The Wolf fit me nicely and was lightweight, quick to mount, and pointed very well. The breech opened easily and smoothly by simply depressing the lever on the trigger guard. However, CVA does recommend only using projectiles weighting less than 400 grains in the Wolf Northwest for best results.
Which CVA muzzleloader is the best?
The CVA® Optima™ V2 LR features a nitride or stainless steel barrel with a Realtree Edge thumbhole stock and is the 2020 Best Mid-Range muzzleloader. It is a great option for anyone who wants to reach beyond 200 yards while providing a great value to the customer.
How far can you shoot with a CVA muzzleloader?
Schearer also said that while the rifle can be set up to shoot at 400 yards, it’s also a great tool for the more common 100- to 200-yard shots. “On standard muzzleloaders you’ll commonly see a seven- to 10-inch drop at 200 yards. You won’t see that with the Paramount.
Why can’t you use smokeless powder in a muzzleloader?
Don’t use modern-day smokeless powders in black powder firearms. Smokeless powders can cause serious injury if used in muzzleloaders. Black powder is made of potassium nitrate (saltpeter), sulfur, and charcoal. When ignited, it causes a dense cloud of white smoke.
Can you shoot a muzzleloader without a bullet?
If you are fairly certain that there is nothing there, you can try putting some powder in the nipple opening, screw the nipple back in, and load up with some paper in the barrel. The paper should come shooting out if the cap sets off the powder. In any event, don’t shoot unless you are at a range.
Who makes the most accurate muzzleloader?
At the end of the day, the true winner was the new CVA Paramount Muzzleloader Rifle. With the new VariFlame ignition system and the updated . 45 caliber Bergara barrel, the Paramount Muzzleloader provides the best accuracy, velocity, and value.
What kind of muzzleloader does CVA Optima use?
I have the CVA Optima v2 and love it. I use 100gr Blackhorn 209 (with the 209 breech plug) and 300 gr Powerbelt Aerolites. More accurate than I am. Here’s a pic of two shots each with 50 cal 250gr Copper Aerotip (top) and 300gr Aerolites (bottom) at 100 yds.
What’s the most accurate load for a CVA Optima?
Click to expand… Optima’s have been made with either a 26″in or 28″in barrels…..mine is a 26″in and I too have only shot 100gr 777 loads..been satisfied. But I believe with shooting pellets you should get a full burn with either barrel with a 3-pellet load and a hot 209 ingnition.
How many pellets does a CVA muzzleloader use?
Colorado for instance no scope, no pellets only loose powder and no sabots. As for powder I am intrigued by Blackhorn 209 but my older CVA requires I modify the breech plug and I haven’t gotten around to it. I’m also a little lazy because I don’t hunt it that much so I just use 777 pellets.
What kind of powder does a CVA use?
I have used both 777 and Black horn 209 powders with SST bullets. You’ll have to try different loads and bullets to see what your gun likes. The biggest thing is to do everything the same thing every time. CVAs are very good rifles. That’s a good gun and a good starter.
